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Mail handling

… for terrorists. Go to PAS 97:2021 Mail Screening and Security specification  to find out about different types of … response. Detailed below are some points to consider when planning your response. Ensuring that the appropriate staff … Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA) can assist with this process by providing information to support threat and …
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Guidance for commercial vehicles and hire companies

… a forgery.       4. Company policy and procedures Build security duties and responsibilities into your company’s … these duties. Your company should: Include your company’s security instructions in the driver’s induction and driver’s … platforms Consider using the Road Haulage Association’s Security Audit Service   4.1 Social media Posting …
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Unattended and suspicious items

… or a managed building, report it to a member of staff or security, if available. If they are not available, dial 999 … but always follow any directions given by the police or security staff. See Guidance for Staff for a full breakdown … The HOT Protocol may assist with the ‘confirm’ process. In particular, consider whether the item is:   H …
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Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance

… this effort by taking steps to help boost their protective security, whether at work, at home or away; whilst … when out and about or when online. Having better security for all these areas makes it harder for terrorists … what are the important assets, people, products, services, processes and information within an organisation. At that …
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Threat level and building response plans

… Introduction The main threats to national security are terrorism, espionage, and cyber attacks. … the threat facing us is key to ensuring protective security measures and mitigations are proportionate, … 3. Threat and response level definitions To support your planning, the UK national threat level and building response …
Keywords: PALs , Threat , Security , Risk , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Good housekeeping

… for any suspicious items review the use, placement and security of any compactors, recycling sorting points, … vehicle and details of its occupants should be known to the security staff or manager in advance of their arrival keep … for use as a control room as part of their contingency planning security systems reliant on power should have an …
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Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks

… 2. CBR mitigation Good general physical and personnel security measures will help to reduce CBR incidents. Apply appropriate personnel security standards to contractors and visitors, especially … essential, if this forms part of the search and screening process. Go to PAS 97:2021 Mail Screening and Security …
Keywords: CBRN , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , CBR , ETHANE , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

… specific advice, contact your local CTSA.   4. Protective security measures to consider The variety of protective security measures which may be utilised to strengthen a site … CCTV systems may deter a terrorist attack or identify planning activity   ensure no one visits your protected …
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Access control checklist

… the procedures and the people that govern its use. A good security culture is paramount in making sure your site …
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Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… hostile reconnaissance and undertake ‘dry-runs’ to test the security response. How might your staff identify such … where there is high footfall, or where there are effective security measures in place.     2.2 Search and detection … 999 if you suspect a UVIED   2.4 Considerations for site security managers Understand the threat posed by vehicles …
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